Letter to the editor: We need politicians who will reform economic system

During this current presidential campaign, the economy and especially capitalism and socialism have been big issues. Destroy capitalism, because of corporate greed and the greed of CEOs! Adopt socialism, that will fix everything!

In his book “Saving Capitalism,” former Labor Secretary Robert Reich explains that our government does control the system of our economy and capitalism by making laws that govern the way the country and all companies do business. The states have some powers, too.

Right now, we have the wrong laws, and need to make changes. But most of the politicians who need to make the changes are in the pockets of corporate lobbyists fighting any change. Do any of the candidates for president, House or Senate on either side of the aisle say that change can be made to the system or endorse that change? No — all they can say is what is wrong with the system. But will they really make a change?

We need to elect a majority in the House and Senate and a president who will make serious reforms in our system of capitalism that will work better for all of us. We have the power to make this happen.

John A. Waite

South Greensburg